Late try from Lealiifano secures draw at Rodney Parade

For the second time in as many weeks, Ulster were saved from a defeat with a late try. Christian Lealiifano crossed in the 82nd minute to secure a draw but was not able to convert his own try to win Ulster the game.

The Dragons went a man down early in the game after Jack Dixon was sent to the sin bin for an illegal tackle on Louis Ludik. Christian Lealiifano slotted the penalty before Craig Gilroy crossed for the night’s first try thanks to great hands from Charles Piutau and John Andrew.

Ulster made a positive start however indiscipline at the scrum allowed Dragons possession and field position. In their first visit to the Ulster 22, they crossed after from a rolling maul. There was a suspicion of blocking but the try could have been prevented if Ulster did not concede the free kick at scrum time.

Gavin Henson nudged the Dragons in front with 25 minutes played. Ashton Hewitt scored the Dragons’ second try just before the half hour mark. The home side put together . . .

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